{"product_id":"pilgrims-and-pilgrimage-in-ancient-greece-9780415692502","title":"Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Matthew Dillon\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient - Greece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume explores the religious motivations for pilgrimage and reveals the main preoccupations of worshippers in Ancient Greece.\u003cbr\u003eDillon examines the main sanctuaries of Delphi, Epidauros and Olympia, as well as the less well-known oracle of Didyma in Asia Minor and the festivals at the Isthmus of Corinth. He discusses the modes of travel to the sites, means of communication between pilgrims and the religious and ritual practices at the sanctuaries themselves.\u003cbr\u003eA unique insight into pilgrimage in Ancient Greece is presented, focusing on the diverse aspects of pilgrimage; the role of women and children, the religious festivals of particular ethnic groups and the colourful celebrations involving music, athletics and equestrian events. \u003cem\u003ePilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and fascinating volume, which reveals how the concept of pilgrimage contributes to Greek religion as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46864626581655,"sku":"9780415692502","price":5005.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415692502.webp?v=1769975073","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/pilgrims-and-pilgrimage-in-ancient-greece-9780415692502","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}